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Ka-27 Helix vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 8 August 1973 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1982 1979
Number produced 201 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 16.4 m
Height 5.5 m 4.9 m
Length 11.3 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 980 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 830 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The Ka-27 Helix and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ka-27 Helix.

The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-27 Helix first flew 1 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1973 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 3 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.